A Guide to the Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations, 1931-1932, 1938, n.d. Belser, Karl Jacob, Illustrations Ms1956-003

A Guide to the Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations, 1931-1932, 1938, n.d.

A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number Ms1956-003

Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Processed by: Stephanie Wenger, Student Assistant, Special Collections

Repository

Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Collection Number

Ms1956-003

Title

Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations, 1931-1932, 1938, n.d.

Physical Characteristics

0.1 cu. ft. 1 folder

Creator

Belser, Karl Jacob

Language

English

Abstract

The collection contains art pieces by Karl Jacob Belser, including 19 intaglio prints and one page with a pencil signature.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Karl Jacob Belser Illustrations, Ms1956-003, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was acquired by Newman Library prior to 1956.

Alternate Form Available

Digital images of the illustrations are available on Virginia Tech's Imagebase: http://imagebase.lib.vt.edu/browse.php?folio_ID=/ARCH/bels

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Karl Jacob Belser was completed prior to 2010. Additional description was completed in December 2010.

Biographical Note

Karl Jacob Belser was a Professor of Architectural Engineering from 1929-1941.

Scope and Content

This collection is comprised of a 1930s set of intaglio prints and a photocopy of Karl and Wilma Belser's 1938 Christmas card that was drawn by Belser. Most of the prints are signed and dated dry point and etchings by a library staff member, however there is a strong possibility that they maybe engravings. The print themes are European architecture and bust portraits. One print is on a piece of paper that has a cutoff watermark, Michall France.